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Why
should I participate in the subject pool? Please
see Rationale for Subject Pool for an explanation.
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How many marks do I
earn for each study that I participate in? The
number of marks awarded for each study varies from course to course and is at
the discretion of the instructor. Please refer to your course outline or your
instructor for this information.
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What happens if I
participate in more studies than required? Unless
otherwise specified by your instructor, there is a maximum number of marks that
you can earn towards your grade by participating in research studies. In such a
case, you will NOT earn any extra marks from participating in more studies than
necessary to be awarded the maximum marks. You are, however, permitted to
participate in studies even if you are not awarded marks for doing so.
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Where do I show up
for my appointment? Most studies are conducted in
the Behavioral/Psychology/Behavioural Sciences Institute Lab. There are, however, exceptions, so be sure to take note of
a study's venue when you sign up for it.
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What should I do if
I miss an appointment? If you missed an
appointment, you will not be permitted to make another appointment for the same
study. You may sign up for an alternative study, provided there is one
available. If there isn't one available, you will have to forgo participation
and the course credit that comes with it.
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What should I do if
I wish to cancel or change an appointment? Appointments
may be cancelled or changed by logging on to the Subject Pool System, in the
same manner that the appointment was originally made. Do note, however, that
such changes are permissible with a lead time of at least two days. That is, if
the appointment is less than two days away, you will not be allowed to change
it.
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I received an email
saying that my appointment has been cancelled. What should I do? On
rare occasions, your appointment may have to be cancelled. You can then make
another appointment either for the same study or an alternative one by logging
on to the Subject Pool System and signing up again.
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How do I know who to
look for on arriving at the location of the study? When
you sign up for a study, take note of the name listed as experimenter for the
study. On arriving for your appointment, ask for the experimenter.
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Who should I
contact if I have questions or comments about the Subject Pool System? Please
forward your questions or comments to the Subject Pool Coordinator(s).
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How do I check that
my participation in a study has been correctly recorded? Click
on 'View/Manage Appointment' in the menu. The studies that you signed up for
should appear, along with an indication of their status. Where the status says
'Completed', it means that your participation has been recorded.
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How long does each
study last? You should allocate one hour for each
study.
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How should I
prepare for my participation in study? There is no
preparation required. Simply show up at your appointment and your experimenter
will guide you through the study.
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What should I bring
along with me to the study? Some studies involve
filling out questionnaires, so do bring along with you a pen or a pencil.
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Will the studies be
run individually or in groups? It depends. Some
studies require one-on-one interaction between experimenter and subject, in
which case they will be run individually. More often, however, studies are run
in groups.
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Can I sign up for
research studies even if the courses I'm doing do not require it? Yes,
you can use this Subject Pool System to sign up for research studies so long as
you are registered as an SMU student. You can participate in a study for
interest and not necessarily for course credit.
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What should I do if
I feel discomfort or threatened while participating in a study? You
have the right to drop out of a study if you feel that your safety, comfort, or
well-being is compromised. If you fail to complete a study for such a reason,
you should contact the Pool Coordinator as soon as possible, detailing the
circumstances that caused you to drop out.
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